Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) evolved from the first ‘Unity Day’ observed in October 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). The first DVAM observed, was in October 1987 and Congress then designated ‘October’ as DVAM in 1989. Three themes remain a strong focus of DVAM events today: mourning those who have died because of domestic violence, celebrating those who have survived, and connecting those who work to end violence.

To expand this important awareness, our MWT OVC Victim Services program will be lighting a weekly Fire during the month of October. Due to Covid19 and for the Safety of everyone, please feel free to send your remembrance, your prayer or your thoughts… by email or phone and they will be confidentially offered to the Fire, in Peace and Love.

Kataputush (Thank You).

Victim Services Coordinator – TribalVictimServices@mwtribe-nsn.gov - (508) 364-3981